General Non Disclosure Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Mutual/Unilateral Declaration: Specifies whether the confidentiality obligations are mutual or one-way, used when clarity is needed about the direction of information flow

2. Intellectual Property Rights: Additional section clarifying ownership of IP and relationship to confidentiality obligations, used when IP is a significant concern

3. Exclusions from Confidential Information: Detailed list of exclusions beyond standard ones, used when specific types of information need to be explicitly excluded

4. Security Breach Notification: Procedures for handling and reporting security breaches, used in high-security contexts or when required by industry regulations

5. Competing Activities: Restrictions on competing activities or non-solicitation provisions, used when business competition is a concern

6. Assignment and Successors: Detailed provisions about transferability of the agreement, used in corporate contexts or when changes in control are likely

7. Independent Contractor Relationship: Clarification that the agreement does not create an employment relationship, used when engaging contractors or consultants

1. Schedule 1 - Description of Confidential Information: Detailed list or categories of information covered by the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Representatives: List of individuals or roles authorized to receive confidential information

3. Schedule 3 - Security Protocols: Specific security measures and protocols required for handling confidential information

4. Appendix A - Form of Confidentiality Undertaking: Template for confidentiality undertaking to be signed by authorized representatives or subcontractors